Category: New York

Empire State Building enters 75th year

Empire State Building enters 75th year

By on May 04, 2006 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 70 times

This news nearly passed me by but, on Monday of this week, the Empire State Building entered its 75th year. As part of the celebrations, there will be a year-long series of lighting and entertainment events. The building – which attracts in the region of four million visitors a year – is also currently undergoing [...]

American Spa Expo

American Spa Expo

By on Apr 30, 2006 in Events, New York, North America, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 101 times

Today and the next two days  sees the premier show dedicated to skin and spa professionals and the companies that serve them. Held in New York at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, the American Spa Expo is co-located with the International Beauty Show. The event attracts top-level buyers from around the world.

Mandarin Oriental, New York’s spa praised by Mobil

Mandarin Oriental, New York’s spa praised by Mobil

By on Apr 28, 2006 in Accommodation, Books, California, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Literature, USA   - Read 76 times

The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, New York, has achieved 5-star status is the Mobil Travel Guide‘s third annual hotel spa ratings. This is only the second spa to be given this accolade, the previous recipient being the Spa Montage at the Montage Resort & Spa in Laguna Beach, California. The star ratings are awarded [...]

$1000 sundae

$1000 sundae

By on Apr 28, 2006 in Food and Drink, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 163 times

Take  five scoops of the richest Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream infused with Madagascar vanilla, cover it in 23K edible gold leaf, and then drizzle the whole thing  with the world’s most expensive chocolate, Amedei Porcelana, before covering it with chunks of rare Chuao chocolate, and what have you got?   That’s right… the world’s [...]

Carnet Travels website achieves recognition

Carnet Travels website achieves recognition

By on Apr 24, 2006 in New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Websites   - Read 75 times

The Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading media awards competition, has announced Carnet Travels as a 2006 Gold winner. The luxury travel website is a production of New York-based  Code and Theory, an interactive design firm that is known for its technical ingenuity and creative excellence in online media. The site is an online guide for [...]

The Iroquois New York installs Signeture TV-HD from LodgeNet

The Iroquois New York installs Signeture TV-HD from LodgeNet

By on Apr 18, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, USA   - Read 148 times

Located in the bustling hub of New York City’s Times Square, the Iroquois Hotel has added another lavish facet to their already luxurious offerings.   After an upgrade to the entire hotel, there is now added luxury to every room including the Signeture TV ® solution, an HDTV solution from LodgeNet. This will bring guests [...]

The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid

The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid

By on Apr 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, USA   - Read 143 times

A lavish interpretation of a Grand Adirondack Lodge, The Whiteface Lodge Resort & Spa offers full and partial ownership in their 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences as well as hotel stays. Complete with the finest staff, unparalleled comfort, and an array of grand amenities, nestled into the lakeside mountains, the lodge pays tribute to [...]

New York City at 15% off – The Muse Hotel

New York City at 15% off – The Muse Hotel

By on Mar 15, 2006 in Accommodation, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 100 times

Located in the heart of Times Square and just steps from the theatre district, The Muse Hotel is the place to stay inspired. Their exclusive offer includes complimentary evening wine reception, internet access and 15% off breakfast or lunch at District Restaurant. To take advantage of this offer, you need to book before the end [...]

DJ Chef at W New York

DJ Chef at W New York

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 69 times

For those of you who love music and love food, DJ Chef Marc Weiss is here to help you mix both. Combining the fine art of cooking with a talent for the turntables, this new culinary spin-meister will give you tips at the W New York on how to whip up a delicious meal while [...]

Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets

Cancer patients fly free in empty seats on corporate jets

By on Mar 13, 2006 in Air Travel, Health & Safety, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 92 times

If you’re a US cancer patient, did you know that you can fly to recognised treatment ceters around the country, absolutely free, in the empty seats of corporate jets? New York State-based Corporate Angel Network is a national public charity which works directly with patients and families to co-ordinate their travel needs with the flight [...]

Global Express plane from ExcelAire

Global Express plane from ExcelAire

By on Mar 12, 2006 in Air Travel, Asia, Japan, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 109 times

Based in Long Island, NY, ExcelAire  is about to add  a Global Express plane to its private jet fleet.   The aircraft flies from New York City to Tokyo nonstop in 14 hours. There’s nothing that remarkable about the journey time but the level of comfort is second to none. The plane represents the pinnacle [...]

Norwegian Cruise Line 3-in-1 cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line 3-in-1 cruise

By on Mar 11, 2006 in Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA   - Read 240 times

Norwegian Cruise Line has again taken the industry by storm by offering its guests  three cruises rolled into one.   The new offering features two back-to-back  6- and  8-night cruises out of New York.  Norwegian Spirit will head out of New York, taking in Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. The 16-night ‘BBC’ cruise, as [...]

Swag bags for Oscar nominees

Swag bags for Oscar nominees

By on Mar 04, 2006 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Hawaii, Hotels, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 137 times

Celebrities at events like the Oscars and Golden Globes are traditionally given a goody bag with all manner of lavish gifts from companies eager to have the big names use their products.   This year’s Oscars will be no exception.   Presenters such as George Clooney, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep  and Nicole Kidman  will receive [...]

Holland America’s Noordam in New York

Holland America’s Noordam in New York

By on Feb 23, 2006 in Caribbean, Celebrities, Cruises & Boat Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 51 times

With more than 1,000 spectators on hand here to partake in the festivities, Holland America Line officially inaugurated its newest ship, the Noordam yesterday. The ceremony included Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, the ship’s godmother, christening the vessel with the traditional breaking of a Champagne bottle on the ship’s bow.  The Noordam, an 81,769-ton ship [...]

Hotelier Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdeva marry

Hotelier Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdeva marry

By on Feb 17, 2006 in Accommodation, Asia, Celebrities, Hotels, India, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 298 times

New-York based hotelier Vikram Chatwal is to tie the knot with Indian model Priya Sachdeva today. The celebrations are taking place at ITC Hotel Maurya Sheraton in New Delhi and will  last several days. The wedding is being attended by former US President Bill Clinton, Harrison Ford, Naomi Campbell, P. Diddy and Deepak Chopra.  Chatwal [...]

Charles IV, Emperor by the Grace of God

By on Feb 15, 2006 in Attractions, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Events, Going Out, New York, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 135 times

Charles IV, Emperor by the Grace of God is one of this decade’s major exhibitions. This unique collection of Czech and international art is open to the public for the first time in modern history. The exhibition  has already been held in New York but will be coming to Prague on 16th February  until 21st [...]

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